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Web3 Pioneer Benoît Pagotto Passes Away, Leaving a Void in Digital Fashion

Web3 Pioneer Benoît Pagotto Passes Away, Leaving a Void in Digital Fashion

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2025-10-13 05:35:02
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The Web3 community mourns the sudden loss of Benoît Pagotto, co-founder of RTFKT, a trailblazing digital fashion studio acquired by Nike in 2021. Pagotto's vision bridged blockchain, art, and sneaker culture, propelling RTFKT to meteoric success with projects like Clone X and VIRTUAL sneaker sales exceeding $3.1 million within months of launch.

Tributes flood social media as industry figures recognize Pagotto's rare creative genius. RTFKT's legacy includes over $120 million in cumulative NFT revenue, cementing its status as a Web3 icon. The acquisition by Nike marked a watershed moment for digital wearables, validating Pagotto's fusion of physical and virtual identity.

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